Employment Minister visits JTL Hull to meet apprentices

Dame Diana Johnson, Minister for Employment and MP for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, visited training provider JTL’s training centre in Hull to mark National Apprenticeship Week and meet apprentices and local employers to discuss how the Government can strengthen apprenticeship opportunities across the region. Established over 30 years ago by the Electrical Contractors’ […]

ESP offers reliable fire detection with Espire heat alarms

Security products supplier ESP is setting high standards in specialist fire detection with its Espire Heat Alarm range. Designed for kitchens, garages, and dusty environments, these provide essential protection where traditional smoke alarms may be prone to false triggering. These alarms utilise a thermistor, which acts as a heat sensor, capable of detecting temperature fluctuations. The […]

“Is your equipment HSE GS38 compliant?”

Kewtech, a manufacturer of innovative, accurate and reliable test equipment that enables the UK electrical industry to undertake testing obligations quickly and efficiently, is offering advice when selecting and using test equipment when working on Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations. This advice is provided for consideration as part of your risk assessment and method statement, derived […]

NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board, Connected Futures

NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has announced the launch of Connected Futures, a dedicated apprenticeship job board designed to connect certified businesses with aspiring apprentices across the UK. With a pressing need across the sector to close the skills gap, expanding high‑quality apprenticeships and building a skilled workforce capable of […]

Aico launches ‘Connected Home’ training course

Aico, a manufacturer of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products, has introduced a new City & Guilds Assured training course focused on connected home technology for housing professionals and landlords. The free, full-day course – titled ‘Connected Home’ – is scheduled to launch in February. It is designed to explore how connected hardware and […]

Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition returns for 2026

Entries for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition are officially open. Returning for its twelfth year, Screwfix, a UK retailer of trade tools, accessories, and hardware products, is searching to uncover the very best in emerging trade talent across the UK and Ireland. The annual competition provides a national platform for trade apprentices to showcase […]

Martindale safety hub supports electrical apprentices

Developing safe working practices from the outset is a priority for electrical apprentices, particularly when working with or around live electrical systems. A clear understanding of electrical safety procedures can help reduce risk and support safer behaviour on site from day one. Access to practical guidance early in a career can play an important role […]

Product of the Month: SmokeGo from Advanced

When fire breaks out, smoke is often the greatest threat to life. Most fire‑related fatalities result from smoke inhalation rather than burns, making effective smoke control a critical part of any building’s fire safety strategy. Addressing this challenge, fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced has launched SmokeGo, a powerful new solution designed to deliver complete, compliant […]

Michael Smith Switchgear presented King’s Award

Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL), a UK manufacturer of low voltage switchgear and control panels, received The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development during an afternoon of celebration at its Leicester facility. The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire presented the award, on behalf of King Charles III, to Managing Director Sean Smith and Operations and Finance […]

ESR launches ‘Let Me In!’ campaign

The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR), an industry forum uniting electrical safety experts with the goal of improving electrical safety, has launched a new campaign to promote electrical safety for social housing tenants. The ESR Social Housing Sub-Group has launched the ‘Let Me In!’ campaign (on 26 January) to engage social housing providers and tenants to […]